African Emerald Cuckoo vs Yellow-billed Malkoha
Chrysococcyx cupreus compared with Rhamphococcyx calyorhynchus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Emerald Cuckoo | Yellow-billed Malkoha |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chrysococcyx cupreus | Rhamphococcyx calyorhynchus |
| Order | Cuculiformes | Cuculiformes |
| Family | Cuculidae | Cuculidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.1 cm (8.3 in) | 35.2 cm (13.9 in) |
| Weight | 38.0 g (1.34 oz) | 117.0 g (4.13 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
African Emerald Cuckoo
Deep, hollow resonant booming call; powerful low notes carrying far through dense tropical forest. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Yellow-billed Malkoha
Loud, far-carrying plaintive whistle; pure melodic notes audible through open tropical scrub habitat.
Conservation Status
African Emerald Cuckoo
Yellow-billed Malkoha
About These Birds
African Emerald Cuckoo
African Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx cupreus) — 20–22 cm. Male: dazzling emerald green above and on breast; yellow belly; red bill. Female: bronze-green above; rufous-barred below. Inhabits primary forest and dense secondary growth across West and Central Africa. Brood parasite targeting sunbirds and other small passerines. Insectivore.
Yellow-billed Malkoha
Yellow-billed Malkoha (Rhamphococcyx calyorhynchus) — 45–50 cm. Bronze-green above; chestnut-red underparts; yellow bill; bare red orbital skin; long tail. Endemic to Sulawesi and nearby islands in primary and secondary forest. Non-parasitic. Insectivore.